That’s actually a good question, if we as a country need to tighten our belts across the board then fair enough. And we will all experience it again come the budget. But there are always those that need protection, and I’m not talking about train drivers. Of course at my age I have an ‘affinity’ with other retired folk because I’m closer to the issues. Unlike other age groups they cannot simply work extra hours or take up additional jobs due to being a bit more frail and with employers always opting for the young which is to be expected. A great many of them, millions in fact, need and deserve additional protection. What is galling in the extreme is this obvious political gesture of robbing the poor who cannot work to give to those in well paid jobs.
I will happily pay my taxes as I always have done, but there has to be a degree of fairness from government towards those who are simply incapable of helping themselves and that’s what I’m upset about…..
